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PlexCrown: Coronation edges towards top investment manager, Allan Gray

PlexCrown: Coronation edges towards top investment manager, Allan Gray

22 October 2012 | General

The race for the Raging Bull Management Company of the Year title is on. Although Allan Gray continued its remarkable reign as the top domestic investment management company for the 16th consecutive quarter in September, Coronation has significantly close

The story behind the headline - “JSE hits another record high”

The story behind the headline - “JSE hits another record high”

17 October 2012 | General

This has been a regular headline over the last few months and each time it has the potential to trigger the assumption that all shares have performed well. This is not often the case according to Nic Andrew, Head of Nedgroup Investments who says that atte

Despite active fund managers underperforming, investors should keep the faith

Despite active fund managers underperforming, investors should keep the faith

17 October 2012 | General

Investors should not abandon their faith in active management by selling out now. Bailing now will only realise, or lock in, current underperformance. In the worst case scenario active managers will continue to perform poorly for some time to come. Since

Currency forecasting not for the faint-hearted

Currency forecasting not for the faint-hearted

17 October 2012 | General

Retail investors often view cash as a safe haven, yet the fact is that cash in overseas markets can prove unexpectedly volatile. With incredibly low interest rates in developed markets, local investors invested in offshore cash are mainly exposed to the f

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DB X-Trackers DJ Eurostoxx 50 Index Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

DB X-Trackers DJ Eurostoxx 50 Index Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

Global IT and consumer stocks looking overpriced, while developed world financial and energy stocks attractive

Global IT and consumer stocks looking overpriced, while developed world financial and energy stocks attractive

16 October 2012 | General
Hedge fund risk levels suitable for proposed regulatory framework

Hedge fund risk levels suitable for proposed regulatory framework

16 October 2012 | General
Despite subdued conditions, SA consumers likely to stay healthy

Despite subdued conditions, SA consumers likely to stay healthy

16 October 2012 | General
Buying opportunity for listed property investors

Buying opportunity for listed property investors

16 October 2012 | General
Can Passive Investment Products, Such As Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Be Used In Asset Allocation and Multi Manager Portfolios?

Can Passive Investment Products, Such As Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Be Used In Asset Allocation and Multi Manager Portfolios?

Currency depreciation highlights diversification benefits of offshore investment

Currency depreciation highlights diversification benefits of offshore investment

10 October 2012 | General
Atlantic Asset Management unveils new unit for unlisted investing

Atlantic Asset Management unveils new unit for unlisted investing

10 October 2012 | General